Post your latest purchases.

[RockyNH_RIP]

Hi Pat,I posted my thoughts on this little tripod somewhere around here. It is a solid, very well made tripod. Nice and smooth with positive action. I've had my 7100 with flash mounted on it and I have no concerns with stability at all. It has met my expectations very well.

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Steve, thanks!! This has been on my wish list... for portable/tabletop use... this would be a great size for my motorcycle travels but also wanted to be sure it worked "solid" with my 7100.

Thanks for the update, sorry I missed it before!

Pat in GA

 

[cadomniel]

Nikon D750 and 24-120 f4 VR on the way
found a used one here in Canada finally , and I'll sell my 24-85mm VR and 18-140mm VR, keep the 24-120 f4.

 

[Fortkentdad]

Nikon D750 and 24-120 f4 VR on the way
found a used one here in Canada finally , and I'll sell my 24-85mm VR and 18-140mm VR, keep the 24-120 f4.

That will be a grand set up, where do you buy your used product in Canada. I keep an eye on Henry's used inventory and Kerridale on the west coast. A few others have a little bit here and there like McBain's in Red Deer especially.

 

[cadomniel]

I buy them on FM forum or on ebay.

 

[slowpoke]

Kijiji Great buys in Canada

 

[Fortkentdad]

I buy them on FM forum or on ebay.

Although I've read many a review at Fred Miranda's site I never noticed the buy-sell forum, looked a little more into the FM site - seems like something to follow a little more closely.

And of course I browse the market place at Nikonites (and Nikonians). Never bought from a forum though - will have to give that a go.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Bought my Bridge camera and its not the Lumix its a.........


Nikon P610

While in the shop i noticed he had a S/H Sigma 120-400,i liked mine especially for flight shots so i have it for a week to try,hoping it works on my V2.

 

[10 Gauge]

Interested to see some shots from your P610!

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[wornish]

Bought my Bridge camera and its not the Lumix its a.........


Nikon P610

Look forward to seeing some shots with the P610 and how it compares to the V2.
The sensor is even smaller so more reach.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Look forward to seeing some shots with the P610 and how it compares to the V2.
The sensor is even smaller so more reach.

The thing is sometimes on a day out i want all focal lengths without changing lenses,so am expecting some compromise.

 

[nickt]

Technically its not a purchase, but I signed up for the Adobe CC Photography Plan. I let the clock nearly run out on the trial, held my nose and went for it. Surprisingly, I am not trying wash the bad taste out of my mouth like I thought I would be. I'm still not fond of the idea of subscription software, but I'm liking having Photoshop....and it won't be outdated by time I learn the basics.

 

[Dxer]

I could post a whole laundry list of stuff I bought since April when I started this hobby. Nothing fancy though. Pretty much older used gear. But I guess my latest purchase was this tripod I got last week.



This QZSD Q666. After a week of using, this thing is pretty good for the price. $79 shipped.
This is well built, holds onto my camera like a boss. Decently compact for traveling. And can be used as a monopod.
Most of you probably know this tripod, but I just wanted to add my 2-cents in to confirm that this is a great deal.

 

[carguy]

Minolta Hi-Matic F Rangefinder 4.25" x 2.75"

$10 ebay find this week, excellent condition, going to find batteries and run a roll through to see if/how well it works

Powers up, shutter works.
Tmax loaded up & fingers crossed

 

[slowpoke]

Bought a new lens today.Nikkor 135mmF2 DC What a pig.It's built like a tank.I'm in Loooove.lol

 

[Pretzel]

Nothing major, like the 85mm 1.8 or 105mm 2.8 Macro that I want, or even a super solid tripod...

But picked up a couple of these before my Summer jaunt to Florida:

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC Memory Card Black SDSDXP-032G-A46 - Best Buy

Price matched what Amazon could offer, and I had $25 in rewards gift certificates to apply, so got out cheap.

 

[10 Gauge]

Nothing major, like the 85mm 1.8 or 105mm 2.8 Macro that I want, or even a super solid tripod...

But picked up a couple of these before my Summer jaunt to Florida:

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC Memory Card Black SDSDXP-032G-A46 - Best Buy

Price matched what Amazon could offer, and I had $25 in rewards gift certificates to apply, so got out cheap.

I run two of those in my 750 and they work flawlessly. Good fast cards.

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[Fortkentdad]

Watched a Youtube interview of Don Komarechka https://www.donkom.ca/ where he talks about how he does his snowflake macro's and others - he talked briefly about the Pringle Can flash modifier. So having a urgent need to eat Pringles I had to make one and try it out. Works.



Pulled out my two dedicated macro lenses (Nikkor 60mm & 105mm) and even dusted off a set of magnifying filters I had from years ago. Brand "Image"?? but they were "made in Japan". And tried out my latest "purchase" a repurposed Pringles Can - total cost $1.99 not counting the chips.

I also used a second flash for some of the photos. And no I did not make note of which images had the magnifiers and which ones I used. Not that meticulous.
The 52mm filters only fit onto the 105mm so obviously not used on any image at 60mm.



parrot feathers

water on a raspberry

More going into "post your macros".

 

[paul04]

A new CPL filter. nothing expensive, just one from the local camera shop.

 

[J-see]

She arrived:



Now it's waiting on some sun.

 

[J-see]

I couldn't wait on good light. MUST SHOOT...